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Rog is joined by Rory Smith and Humphrey Ker to preview another massive weekend of Premier League football, starting with Arsenal's humiliating Carabao Cup exit to League Two Fleetwood Town ahead of their trip to Anfield. Can the Gunners bounce back against a resurgent Liverpool side, or will their struggles at Anfield continue? Meanwhile, Michael Carrick remains in charge of Manchester United ahead of their trip to Chelsea, as questions grow over the club's leadership and Bruno Fernandes' future. Manchester City look to recover from their first league defeat under Enzo Maresca, but can Brighton's high-flying attack expose their defensive vulnerabilities? Plus, predictions for every Premier League match. Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: https://mibcourage.co/4qIb2L1 Sign up for our newsletters: https://mibcourage.co/4rA5fGz Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/9dUpP2pHHU Chapters: 00:00:00 - Fleetwood Town Shock Arsenal 00:04:08 - Liverpool vs. Arsenal Preview 00:07:35 - Ronald Araújo: new cult hero? 00:10:40 - Liverpool vs. Arsenal Predictions 00:12:02 - Why is Carrick still at Man Utd? 00:19:20 - Chelsea vs. Manchester United Preview 00:21:00 - Chelsea vs. Man Utd Predictions 00:21:54 - Manchester City vs. Brighton Preview 00:26:40 - Man City vs. Brighton Predictions 00:27:13 - Fan Letter! 00:30:48 - Tottenham vs. Crystal Palace Preview 00:31:54 - Coventry vs. Sunderland Preview 00:32:40 - Newcastle vs. Everton Preview 00:33:15 - Week 9 Predictions! 00:35:06 - Soccer-inspired Halloween costumes See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rog is joined by Chelsea and England star Morgan Rogers to discuss his attacking mentality and what makes Chelsea's front three alongside Cole Palmer and João Pedro so dangerous. He talks about his longtime friendship with Palmer, how they push each other to be better, and how Cole reacted when he found out Morgan was joining Chelsea. Rogers also shares his admiration for veteran Jordan Henderson and the impact he's had on the team. Plus, Morgan weighs in on the nicknames fans have given Chelsea's attacking trio and reveals which teammate he'd pick to play every position on the pitch. Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: https://mibcourage.co/4qIb2L1 Sign up for our newsletters: https://mibcourage.co/4rA5fGz Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/9dUpP2pHHU Chapters: 00:00:00 Chelsea’s Lightning Starts 00:01:18 Morgan Rogers’ Mentality 00:02:03 Playing with Cole Palmer & João Pedro 00:03:55 Chelsea’s Front Three 00:04:44 Cole’s Friendship & Chelsea Move 00:06:24 Cole Palmer Owes Royalties? 00:07:05 Jordan Henderson Defies Doubters 00:08:34 Naming The Chelsea’s Trio 00:09:07 Picking A One-Man XI See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rog and Rory Smith break down all the mayhem from an action-packed Premier League Matchweek 8. With Michael Carrick seemingly heading toward the end of his Manchester United tenure, who's really to blame for the club's disunity? Rory lays out exactly what United need to get back on track. Aston Villa bring Manchester City's perfect run to an end, while former Chelsea scapegoat Nicolas Jackson is finding his feet with the Villans. Liverpool go full Isak to take down Brighton, Arsenal move level with City at the top of the table after beating Everton, Bournemouth are Bournemouth-ing again, and Chelsea get dominated by checks notes Spurs. Plus, who joins United fans in the bottom 3 of this week's Fan Mood Rankings? Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: https://mibcourage.co/4qIb2L1 Sign up for our newsletters: https://mibcourage.co/4rA5fGz Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/9dUpP2pHHU Chapters: 00:00:00 - Manchester United 0 Bournemouth 3 00:13:50 - Manchester United Fans Stand by Carrick 00:18:25 - How Manchester United Got Into This Mess 00:25:30 - Who Replaces Carrick? 00:28:55 - What a Week for Bournemouth 00:32:00 - Aston Villa 2 Manchester City 1 00:42:20 - Arsenal 2 Everton 0 00:50:50 -Liverpool 2 Brighton 0 01:01:38 - Chelsea vs. Spurs reactions 01:12:24 - Sunderland vs. Leeds United reactions 01:13:53 - Hull City vs. Brentford reactions 01:15:17 - Ipswich Town vs Nottingham forest reactions 01:18:06 - Coventry vs Fulham reactions 01:19:52 - Crystal Palace vs Newcastle reactions 01:21:10 - Happiest Fans? Saddest Fans? 01:23:03 - Fan Letter! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In a special live episode from Toronto, Rog sits down with actor and diehard Arsenal supporter Daniel Kaluuya to discuss his unwavering love for the Gunners, his confidence in Mikel Arteta, and why rival fans love to hate Arsenal. Kaluuya shares what it's like to watch a match with him, reflects on Arsenal's global popularity, and discusses his experience narrating the club's All or Nothing documentary. Plus, Daniel relives the excitement of Arsenal's title-winning season and explains why he admires Jurriën Timber's game. Sponsored by the Premier League & Fubo. Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: https://mibcourage.co/4qIb2L1 Sign up for our newsletters: https://mibcourage.co/4rA5fGz Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/9dUpP2pHHU See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rog is joined by Rory Smith and Humphrey Ker to preview a massive weekend of Premier League football, starting with Manchester United's mounting crisis following a humiliating 4-1 defeat to Como. With United winless in seven matches, is Michael Carrick running out of time at Old Trafford? Meanwhile, undefeated Manchester City travel to a resurgent Aston Villa as Unai Emery's side look to end City's perfect start to the season. Arsenal continue to grind out results, but how concerned should fans be about Bukayo Saka's latest injury? Plus, high-flying Brighton bring one of the Premier League's most explosive attacks to Anfield to face Liverpool, and predictions for every match across the weekend. Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: https://mibcourage.co/4qIb2L1 Sign up for our newsletters: https://mibcourage.co/4rA5fGz Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/9dUpP2pHHU Chapters: 00:00:00 - Man United vs. Bournemouth Preview 00:09:59 - Man United vs. Bournemouth Predictions 00:11:16 - Aston Villa vs. Man City Preview 00:17:29 - Aston Villa vs. Man City Predictions 00:19:16 - Arsenal vs. Everton Preview 00:22:53 - Arsenal vs. Everton Predictions 00:25:19 - Liverpool vs. Brighton Preview 00:30:26 - Liverpool vs. Brighton Predictions 00:31:37 - Fan Letter! 00:34:32 - Crystal Palace vs. Newcastle Preview 00:35:04 - Sunderland vs. Leeds Preview 00:35:25 - Chelsea vs. Tottenham Preview 00:36:12 - Full Matchweek 8 Predictions! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rog is joined by James Horncastle to break down another wild week of Champions League action, starting with Arsenal's thrilling 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich as Declan Rice's late equalizer preserves the Gunners' unbeaten run in Europe. Manchester United's crisis reaches new lows after a humiliating 4-1 defeat to Cesc Fàbregas' Como, leaving Michael Carrick's future in serious doubt. Meanwhile, PSG outlast Barcelona in a European heavyweight clash, but a devastating injury to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia threatens their Champions League ambitions. Plus, Liverpool's young star Rio Ngumoha shines in a dramatic comeback against Villarreal, Aston Villa remain perfect in Europe, and Phil Foden bags a hat trick for Manchester City. Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: https://mibcourage.co/4qIb2L1 Sign up for our newsletters: https://mibcourage.co/4rA5fGz Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/9dUpP2pHHU See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week’s Men in Blazers podcast, Rog and Rory Smith recap a wild weekend of Premier League football. Are the Manchester City allegations actually bringing the club together and boosting morale on and off the pitch? They revisit the history of the iconic inflatable banana and its connection to Imre Varadi, aka “Imre Banana.” Meanwhile, Arsenal continue to grind out results, but is winning ugly a good sign, or are the demands of multiple grueling seasons starting to creep up? Brighton keep flying high. Rory tells us if they are genuine title contenders. Plus, Liverpool’s form is on the rise, Crystal Palace are on the decline, and Manchester United remain stuck in neutral. Where does your club land on this week’s Fan Mood Rankings? Watch our interview with Fabian Hürzeler here: https://mibcourage.co/3UzUDwP Best Soccer Bar nominations: https://mibcourage.co/4A1n7yP Watch our interview with Dominic Calvert-Lewin here: https://mibcourage.co/4z6U10H Chapters: 00:00:00 - What’s the story behind the inflatable bananas? 00:05:56 - Manchester City vs. Ipswich reactions 00:12:30 - When Will City Fall? 00:20:15 - Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal reactions 00:27:00 - Brighton vs. Crystal Palace reactions 00:37:41 - Leeds vs. Manchester United reactions 00:48:20 - Brentford vs. Liverpool reactions 00:57:15 - Newcastle vs. Aston Villa reactions 01:01:13 - Bournemouth vs. Sunderland reactions 01:03:53 - Fulham vs. Hull City reactions 01:05:23 - Everton vs. Chelsea reactions 01:13:57 - Champions League Preview 01:16:16 - Happiest Fans? Saddest Fans? 01:18:20 - Fan Letter: epic matchups live See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rog sits down with actor and lifelong Arsenal supporter Paul Bettany. Bettany reflects on Arsenal’s Premier League triumph, his faith in Mikel Arteta, and the pressure of defending the title. He looks back on the Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira era that made him “Arsenal forever,” explains why Martin Ødegaard is his favorite player, and shares how Arsenal fandom has become a family affair. Plus, Paul reveals the superstition behind his lucky Arsenal shirt and the joy he gets from winding up Tottenham supporter Tom Holland. Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: https://mibcourage.co/4qIb2L1 Sign up for our newsletters: https://mibcourage.co/4rA5fGz Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/9dUpP2pHHU Chapters: 00:00:00 - Arsenal Fandom 00:06:30 - Culture Change Under Arteta 00:14:38 - Man City’s 114 Charges 00:16:35 - Run In to the Title 00:18:54 - Arsenal’s Season So Far 00:26:41 - Rapid Fire Questions 00:28:16 - Tottenham Hotspur’s Struggles 00:30:54 - Life Lessons See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Big Weekend Preview is back as Rog, Rory Smith and Humphrey Ker break down a massive Premier League weekend ahead. They start with Manchester City against Ipswich and whether the visitors can disrupt a City side that has won all six league matches so far. Arsenal travel to Nottingham Forest with greater attacking variety and depth, while Manchester United head to Leeds after Lisandro Martinez’s explosive comments put even more pressure on a struggling club. Liverpool travel to Brentford hoping their six-goal Champions League win in Austria can provide a spark, even as injuries continue to mount. Plus, full score predictions for the weekend ahead. Nominate your favorite soccer bar for America’s Best Soccer Bar: https://mibcourage.co/4yq4jI9 Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: https://mibcourage.co/4qIb2L1 Sign up for our newsletters: https://mibcourage.co/4rA5fGz Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/9dUpP2pHHU Chapters: 00:00:00 - Man City vs. Ipswich Town Preview 00:14:01 - Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal Preview 00:18:25 - Leeds vs. Man United Preview 00:25:49 - Brentford vs. Liverpool Preview 00:28:31 - Fan Letter 00:32:50 - Fulham vs. Hull City Preview 00:33:29 - Tottenham vs. Coventry City Preview 00:34:49 - Everton vs. Chelsea Preview 00:35:49 - Full Matchweek 7 Predictions! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

European Nights is back! Rog is joined by James Horncastle to break down a wild week of Champions League action, starting with PSG’s ruthless 4-2 win over Manchester City and the growing contrast between two clubs heading in very different directions. Liverpool rediscover some attacking joy in Austria as Bradley Barcola grabs a hat trick, while Arsenal comfortably dispatch Lille and continue their strong start. Plus, Manchester United’s crisis deepens after defeat to Atletico Madrid, Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid survive a seven goal thriller in Rome, and Lamine Yamal delivers another incredible moment for Barcelona. Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: https://mibcourage.co/4qIb2L1 Sign up for our newsletters: https://mibcourage.co/4rA5fGz Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/9dUpP2pHHU Chapters: 00:00:00 PSG HUMBLE Manchester City 00:10:07 Liverpool Hit LASK for SIX 00:11:47Atlético Madrid Sink Man United 00:18:52 Inter Milan vs. Club Brugge reactions 00:19:36 Viking vs. Bayern Munich reactions 00:20:12 Galatasaray vs. Barcelona reactions 00:21:35 Roma vs. Real Madrid reactions 00:29:00 Are Arsenal Favorites? 00:30:24 Horncastle’s Rome Recommendations See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the latest episode of The Captain, presented by Verizon, U.S. captain Tyler Adams answers fan questions after the USMNT’s four-win, four-game international window. He breaks down Cavan Sullivan’s history-making goal and the fearless new wave of teenagers like Julian Hall, Justin Ellis, and Adri Mehmeti. Tyler explains how Mauricio Pochettino told him he’d wear the armband and what it means to lead the USMNT again in a new cycle. Plus, Tyler talks about welcoming Christian Pulisic and AC Milan to Bournemouth and his Knicks pessimism about their upcoming season. Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: https://mibcourage.co/4qIb2L1 Sign up for our newsletters: https://mibcourage.co/4rA5fGz Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/9dUpP2pHHU Chapters: 00:00:00 — USMNT Start A New Cycle 00:02:05 — Cavan Sullivan’s Big Moment 00:04:17 — The USMNT’s Exciting Newcomers 00:08:59 — Cavan Sullivan… the American Phil Foden? 00:13:41 — The Northeast Style of Football 00:15:30 — New Players Bedding In 00:18:27 — Sebastian Berhalter’s Incredible Year 00:22:44 — Second Cycle Pochettino 00:25:06 — Back With the Captaincy 00:27:42 — Rapid Fire Questions 00:31:30 — Bournemouth vs. AC Milan 00:32:59 — Celebrating the Knicks NBA Championship See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week’s Men in Blazers podcast, Rog and Rory unpack all the mayhem from Premier League Matchweek 6. In their first match since the verdict in their 115-charge financial case, Manchester City take control against 10-man Liverpool at Anfield to maintain their perfect start. With the financial case still looming over the club, have City and their fans fully embraced the villain role? Arsenal bounce back from their Brighton disappointment to rally against Leeds, while Brighton pick up right where they left off before the international break. Chelsea steamroll Bournemouth, but amid their wealth of attacking talent, is Moisés Caicedo the Blues’ most important player? Finally, Manchester United and Tottenham settle for a draw in a clash between two sides desperate for momentum. Which manager is under greater pressure, Roberto De Zerbi at Spurs or Michael Carrick at United? Plus, Rog and Rory reveal where Man City falls in this week’s Fan Mood Rankings. Watch interview with Arsenal midfielder Bruno Guimarães: https://mibcourage.co/4yfXJ6O Watch the Chelsea special on Peacock: https://mibcourage.co/4B1qZAR Watch interview with Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler: https://mibcourage.co/4znZOi8 Chapters 00:00:00 - Pre-game atmosphere Liverpool vs. Man City 00:08:00 - Liverpool vs. Manchester City reactions 00:21:40 - A “brash & callous” City? 00:29:30 - City Title Wins Alternate History 00:32:09 - Arsenal vs. Leeds reactions 00:40:45 - Manchester United vs. Tottenham reactions 00:51:52 - Chelsea vs. Bournemouth reactions 00:58:43 - Sunderland vs. Brighton reactions 01:01:35 - Aston Villa vs. Brentford reactions 01:03:23 - Crystal Palace vs. Nottingham Forest reactions 01:08:07 - Ipswich vs. Fulham reactions 01:09:40 - Everton for sale? 01:15:40 - Hull vs. Everton reactions 01:18:08 - UEFA Champions League Buy or Sell? 01:19:52 - Happiest Fans? Saddest Fans? 01:22:29 - Fan Letter: City’s Punishment? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Big Weekend Preview is back after the international break as Rog, Rory Smith and Humphrey Ker break down another massive Premier League weekend. They start with Liverpool vs Manchester City and how City’s players will handle a hostile Anfield in their first match since the charges verdict, before turning to Arsenal’s injury concerns and whether Leeds can follow the blueprint Brighton used to beat the reigning champions. Then they look at Tottenham’s difficult start to the season ahead of Manchester United and whether either side can build some momentum. Plus, full score predictions for the weekend ahead. Watch our Manchester City Show Here: https://mibcourage.co/4s1WkiT Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: https://mibcourage.co/4qIb2L1 Sign up for our newsletters: https://mibcourage.co/4rA5fGz Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/9dUpP2pHHU Chapters: 00:00:00 - Liverpool vs. Manchester City Preview 00:20:58 - Arsenal vs. Leeds United Preview 00:26:20 - Manchester United vs. Tottenham Hotspur Preview 00:30:10 - Fan Letter 00:34:15 - Sunderland vs. Brighton Preview 00:34:53 - Crystal Palace vs. Nottingham Forest Preview 00:36:02 - Hull City vs. Everton Preview 00:37:31 - Full Matchweek 6 Predictions! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Part 2 of 2 of a special conversation presented by Bank of America, Rog and USWNT head coach Emma Hayes discuss the detail and preparation that goes into managing at the highest level, how she builds trust with players, and why clarity is so important within a team. Plus, Emma talks about learning from mistakes, why coaching in America brings out the best in her, and the coaches who have shaped her career. Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: https://mibcourage.co/4qIb2L1 Sign up for our newsletters: https://mibcourage.co/4rA5fGz Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/9dUpP2pHHU See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Part 1 of a special two-part conversation presented by Bank of America, Rog sits down with USWNT head coach Emma Hayes to discuss how she is building toward Brazil 2027 and reshaping the future of the women’s national team program. She breaks down why the U.S. must evolve its player development pathway and what it can learn from Spain and Japan. Plus, Emma explains her “Gold Print” for the future of the women’s game and how she hopes to cre ate more opportunities for the next generation. Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: https://mibcourage.co/4qIb2L1 Sign up for our newsletters: https://mibcourage.co/4rA5fGz Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/9dUpP2pHHU See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.